Van Persie has scored just three goals in nine Premier League matches this season after the Dutchman failed to find the back of the net in Monday's (AEDT) Manchester derby 1-0 defeat at Etihad Stadium.

The misfiring striker has come in for criticism as a result, with former Southampton Hypervenom Phelon FG midfielder Matt Le Tissier believing the 31-year-old may be in decline.

However, Neville feels United's midfielders are not doing enough to link up with the Netherlands international.